So, lets get into the list, shall we?

A quick restart closes all background programs and clears the RAM in Windows 11.

Heres how you’re able to run an SFC scan on your Windows unit.

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1.UseWindows + Sto openWindows search.

2.Search forCommand Promptand click theRun as administratorbutton.

DO NOT put all the above commands together in Command Prompt.

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4.Once the DISM scans are complete,reset your Windows 11 PCor laptop.

Use Windows Storage Sense in Windows 11

Now, this one is not a solution per se.

The Windows Storage Sense is merely an alternative for the Disk Cleanup in Windows 11.

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Storage Sense is turned on by default in Windows 11.

1.Use theWindows + Ishortcut to open theSettings appin Windows 11.

2.Under theSystemtab, go to theStoragemenu.

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3.Here, you find the toggle to turn onStorage Sense.

choose it toenable itif it is disabled on your rig.

4.you could also punch the Storage Sense option toconfigure the settingsas per your needs.

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So, to restart Windows Explorer in Windows 11, follow the steps right below.

1.Right-tap on the Start icon in Windows 11 and open theTask Manager.

2.Under theProcessesTab, find theWindows Explorerprocess on the list.

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it’s possible for you to also use the new search UI in Task Manager to find the process.

3.select theWindows Explorerprocess and click theRestart taskbutton in Task Manager.

After restarting the Windows Explorer process in Windows 11, try opening the Disk Cleanup tool.

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It should function properly, considering an issue in Windows Explorer was causing the program to malfunction.

2.Search forWindows Securityand press the program in the search results.

3.Now, select theVirus and threat protectiontab on the side navigation bar.

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Under the Quick scan button, clickScan options.

5.On the following screen, select theFull scanoption and click theScan nowbutton below.

6.Now, the Windows Security tool will scan your entire gadget for virus/ malware-laden files or apps.

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You might need to delete third-party apps that you have downloaded from the internet.

7.After deleting the threat programs, reset your Windows 11 PC or laptop.

2.Go to theWindows Updatetab from the side-nav bar and click theCheck for updatesbutton.

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3.Once the updates show up, click theDownload and installbutton to drop in the latest updates.

4.After the updates are installed,kickstart your Windows 11 PCor laptop.

2.In the text field, punch in in %temp% (without quotes) andpress Enter.

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This will open up the Temp folder in Windows 11.

3.Now, select all the temporary files, right-click them, anddelete themfrom your PC or laptop.

4.After deletion,restartyour Windows 11 unit.

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FAQs

How to access Disk Cleanup in Windows 11?

you could reach the Disk Cleanup utility tool in Windows 11 by simply searching for it in Windows search.

Is Disk Cleanup available in Windows 11?

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Why is Disk Cleanup not opening in Windows 11?

What is the best alternative for Disk Cleanup in Windows 11?

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